PARKER the Bear teaches children about taking care of our national park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and how small gifts add up to do big things. This cute, cuddly bear is a bank as well as a friend - not your average children's gift!

With your help, this teaching tool can become much more than a children's piggybank - PARKER can teach children to get in the habit of saving on behalf of causes and things they love. Feeding PARKER's belly will help protect our national treasure. PARKER teaches children about philanthropy, and encourages them to "Share the Journey." By purchasing PARKER the Bear you are contributing to the joy of all children who visit the Blue Ridge Parkway now and in the future.

Parker stands about 9 inches tall and is 12 inches long.